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A sun-warmed, gentle graphic novel about navigating the quiet stretches of summer when your best friend is away. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with All summer long.
- sun-warmed
- bittersweet
- relaxed
- reflective
- 01
This One Summer
Mariko Tamaki
A beautifully rendered, sun-drenched ache of a story that captures the exact moment childhood begins to slip away.
- 02
All's faire in middle school
Victoria Jamieson
A warm, visually engaging exploration of the awkward clash between a quirky, theatrical family life and the harsh realities of public middle school.
- 03
Making friends
Kristen Gudsnuk
A chaotic, colorful, and deeply relatable magical romp through the awkward transitions of middle school.
- 04
On a sunbeam
Tillie Walden
A breathtakingly gorgeous, slow-burn journey through space that feels like a warm hug from a found family.
- 05
Lumberjanes Vol. 1
N.D. Stevenson
A chaotic, punk-rock summer camp adventure fueled by supernatural mysteries and fierce, unapologetic girl power.
- 06
The Raina Telgemeier Collection
Raina Telgemeier
A warm, funny, and deeply validating hug for anyone surviving the awkward trenches of growing up.
- 07
We are okay
Nina LaCour
A hushed, wintry meditation on the profound loneliness of grief and the quiet courage it takes to let someone back in.
- 08
Are you listening?
Tillie Walden
A surreal, emotionally resonant road trip through a magical-realist Texas that explores the quiet spaces of trauma and healing.
- 09
Real Friends
Shannon Hale
A deeply validating, emotionally honest exploration of the roller coaster of childhood friendships and the quest to find where you truly belong.
- 10
Friends with boys
Faith Erin Hicks
A tender, slightly spooky slice-of-life graphic novel about the terrifying leap from the safety of family into the chaotic world of high school.
- 11
Giant days
John Allison
A witty, fast-paced romp through the messy, hilarious trials of university life and the fierce bonds of new friendship.
- 12
Best friends
Jamie Suzanne · 1998
A breezy, drama-filled dive into middle school social politics and the bittersweet growing pains of sisterhood.
